Republic of Ireland Team Talk/News/Rumours 2017

noodler

Regarding euro 2016 applications:

Are they all or nothing?

Could you get, say, all 12 tickets or none? Or could you get something in between?

Or perhaps you get all the tickets for one game? But none for another?

KingdomYid

noodler wrote: »

Regarding euro 2016 applications:

Are they all or nothing?

Could you get, say, all 12 tickets or none? Or could you get something in between?

Or perhaps you get all the tickets for one game? But none for another?

Am pretty sure it is all or nothing on a game by game basis. If you have applied for 4 tickets for each game you will get 0 or 4 for that particular game. You could be successful for our first game alone and miss out on the other games. Hope that makes sense.

Father Hernandez

Didn't see the game myself but heard Randolph had a very good game, be great to see him get more game time before the summer!

kfallon

Hercule Poirot wrote: »

The Euros are harder to win, it's highly likely you could get lumped with two decent teams and not make it out alive at the group stage

Not true imo, yes you might get a harder group but if you are gonna win a WC you'll have to take on the big boys of Europe AND the big boys of South America!

To win Euro 2016 you don't have to worry about playing against the likes of Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay or Colombia. A lot of the World's top players won't be at Euro 2016 but they would be at a WC!

Kerrydude1981

Watching the Peterborough and West Brom game

Forrester is playing,looking comfortable

Peterborough have another lad playing and himself and Forrester are very alike,same build and playing style,

dreamers75

#ForresterForEuro2016

Kerrydude1981

dreamers75 wrote: »

#ForresterForEuro2016

Id love to see him get a run in one of the friendlies but I think it might have come too soon for him

macslash

Did any three customers get presale tickets for the March friendlies? They were to go on sale yesterday. I cant get the link at all though. Anyone have luck?

Great Article on RTE about the progress of the Irish lads at the weekend

http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2016/0215/768084-irish-abroad-goals-goals-in-premier-league/

Kerrydude1981

M!Ck^ wrote: »

Great Article on RTE about the progress of the Irish lads at the weekend

http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2016/0215/768084-irish-abroad-goals-goals-in-premier-league/

Brighton are going well,Richie Towell must be finding it hard to break into the team

Paddy Madden still banging in the goals

dr.kenneth noisewater

M!Ck^ wrote: »

Great Article on RTE about the progress of the Irish lads at the weekend

http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2016/0215/768084-irish-abroad-goals-goals-in-premier-league/

Hard to see any reason for Forde to be in the squad for Euros when he's a sub for Millwall in League 1

keeponhurling

dr.kenneth noisewater wrote: »

Hard to see any reason for Forde to be in the squad for Euros when he's a sub for Millwall in League 1

True.
My guess as of now is Given, Randalf and Elliott.

Not that Given is playing much either , mind you

tayto lover

keeponhurling wrote: »

True.
My guess as of now is Given, Randalf and Elliott.

Not that Given is playing much either , mind you

Given shouldn't be near the squad.

Wilberto

Kerrydude1981 wrote: »

Brighton are going well,Richie Towell must be finding it hard to break into the team

Paddy Madden still banging in the goals

Yes he is.......the pr*ck!


(I'm a Southend fan!)

(He scored against us earlier this season as well I'm sure.)

noodler

dr.kenneth noisewater wrote: »

Hard to see any reason for Forde to be in the squad for Euros when he's a sub for Millwall in League 1

But two of the three keepers you mentioned are subs for their clubs?

Rossi IRL

Randolph should be the starting keeper. Has done well when he has played and has been playing a bit for West Ham too. I don't rate Elliot at all. Given is past it and Forde should be our sub keeper.

dr.kenneth noisewater

noodler wrote:

But two of the three keepers you mentioned are subs for their clubs?

I didn't mention any keepers but I would bring Westwood, Elliot and Randolph myself. Given should be no where near the squad, Forde as 4th choice imo

noodler

dr.kenneth noisewater wrote: »

I didn't mention any keepers but I would bring Westwood, Elliot and Randolph myself. Given should be no where near the squad, Forde as 4th choice imo

You are right of course.

I quoted the wrong poster.

Ferris_Bueller

For some reason Westwood doesn't seem to be in the managements plans. If he was you'd think he would have gotten his chance by now, he is surely a better keeper than Given and Forde at this stage but I can't see him being picked over either of them for the actual squad. Randolph deserves to be first choice now and I would be surprised if he wasn't our number one in June.

dr.kenneth noisewater

Ferris_Bueller wrote:

For some reason Westwood doesn't seem to be in the managements plans. If he was you'd think he would have gotten his chance by now, he is surely a better keeper than Given and Forde at this stage but I can't see him being picked over either of them for the actual squad. Randolph deserves to be first choice now and I would be surprised if he wasn't our number one in June.

Westwood seems to have fallen out with MON/Keane but is probably having the best season with a team challenging for promotion while Randolph is chiefly on d bench and Elliot is stuck behind a terrible defence

joe123

Has anyone NOT heard back from Uefas Ticketing portal thing? The last email I got was stating "From the beginning of next week, we plan to start taking payments from applicants with successful ticket applications."

I havent heard anything back since and I know the majority (all) have heard one way or the other now.

bren2001

joe123 wrote: »

Has anyone NOT heard back from Uefas Ticketing portal thing? The last email I got was stating "From the beginning of next week, we plan to start taking payments from applicants with successful ticket applications."

I havent heard anything back since and I know the majority (all) have heard one way or the other now.

Just log onto your portal and it will tell you otherwise check your spam.

eire4

Rossi IRL wrote: »

Randolph should be the starting keeper. Has done well when he has played and has been playing a bit for West Ham too. I don't rate Elliot at all. Given is past it and Forde should be our sub keeper.

I would go with Randolph as number 1 right now with Elliott as backup and Westwood as number 3. How is Stephen Henderson doing at Charlton?

Rossi IRL

eire4 wrote: »

I would go with Randolph as number 1 right now with Elliott as backup and Westwood as number 3. How is Stephen Henderson doing at Charlton?

Iv no idea, I stopped looking at lower leagues when BBC got rid of the football league show

keeponhurling

eire4 wrote: »

I would go with Randolph as number 1 right now with Elliott as backup and Westwood as number 3. How is Stephen Henderson doing at Charlton?

I'd also go for Randalf as marginally no.1.
The rest are, as Liam Brady might say, much of a muchness.

In reality the third choice goalie won't play.
So if you want experience in the squad for France, go for Shay Given.

If you want to bring youth along for the experience, then maybe Ian Lawlor ?

Rossi IRL

keeponhurling wrote: »

I'd also go for Randalf as marginally no.1.
The rest are, as Liam Brady might say, much of a muchness.

In reality the third choice goalie won't play.
So if you want experience in the squad for France, go for Shay Given.

If you want to bring youth along for the experience, then maybe Ian Lawlor ?

That should be the way things are done, bring a young promising GK as third choice (as you say they never even get game time) give him some experience of training with the squad and the tournament environment.

keeponhurling

Yeah although maybe Given does a great job in the background as mentor to the other goalies.

He is probably our best ever goalie and has been there and done that.

whiskeyman

McGeady wasn't even in the squad for Wednesday today, and no reason given... don't think he's injured?
He hasn't had a full 90mins yet... Wonder what's up?

Mr.Nice Guy

Could Damien Delaney be on the plane to France?

Alan Pardew: Damien Delaney set for international U-turn

Crystal Palace defender Damien Delaney may be on the verge on an Irish international U-turn according to his club manager Alan Pardew.

Delaney, 34, has nine caps for the Republic of Ireland but appeared to retire from international football last August.

The centre-back has been in fine form for Palace during the season but there had never been any real question of him being involved in Euro 2016 for Ireland after he put out a statement that seemed to close the door on his Ireland career last year.

“I know that at the age of 34 the future of Irish football does not lie with me. The rigours of Premier League football and the 24/7 dedication required takes its toll so I look on the international break as a chance to recover,” the defender said in a statement in August.

However Pardew has indicated that Delaney may be undergoing a change of heart and that he would be eager to put on the green jersey again, if called upon to do so.

In an interview with the Sunday Times, Pardew was questioned on whether Delaney would make a return and replied: “I think he would. I think he is big enough and bold enough to swallow his pride and do the right thing.”

Crystal Palace captain Scott Dann also believes that Delaney is eager to return to the Irish fold and told the same newspaper: “I’m sure deep down he would want to play at the Euros.

“He’s playing week in, week out, in the Premier League and he is playing well. He’s good enough to play for Ireland, he’s shown that. If he was asked the question, I know what the answer would be.”

Delaney’s apparent desire to return to the international scene could be a mixed blessing for manager Martin O’Neill.

The Crystal Palace defender has been a big part of Crystal Palace’s success this season and could offer Ireland another strong option in defence.

However the Ireland boss would have to balance Delaney’s talents against the risk that a player, who had no real part in Ireland qualifying for the Euros, could upset the team spirit were he to be drafted into the squad at the expense of someone who has been there throughout.

http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2016/0221/769733-damien-delaney-set-for-international-u-turn/

What do we make of this, then?

I think he is probably our best central defender at the moment and would be a good addition. The problem is would his inclusion annoy other members of the squad? It would be harsh to omit a player that worked to get us there in order to secure the services of a player who didn't feature, and who may not wish to feature upon the end of the tournament.

My feeling is O'Neill won't go after him. Should he though?

Chrissybhoy

whiskeyman wrote: »

McGeady wasn't even in the squad for Wednesday today, and no reason given... don't think he's injured?
He hasn't had a full 90mins yet... Wonder what's up?

He's been found out I'd say

sonic85

Jaysus he's surely good enough for the championship though? I never thought he was going to be much good in the premier league but I would've thought he'd be a decent player in the championship?

Mezcita

McGeady was apparently injured.

http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2016/02/21/carlos-carvalhal-explains-aiden-mcgeadys-omission-from-sheffield/

The_Kew_Tour

Tickets sorted. Staying in La Rochelle for 5 nights.

Only doing first 2 games. looking forward to it

The_Kew_Tour

The_Kew_Tour wrote: »

Tickets sorted. Staying in La Rochelle for 5 nights.

Only doing first 2 games. looking forward to it

Nice1

I could only do the Italy game. Hopefully we are still in it by then

Nalz

The_Kew_Tour wrote: »

Tickets sorted. Staying in La Rochelle for 5 nights.

Only doing first 2 games. looking forward to it

Congrats Kew! Enjoy

keeponhurling

Mr.Nice Guy wrote: »

Could Damien Delaney be on the plane to France?


What do we make of this, then?

I think he is probably our best central defender at the moment and would be a good addition. The problem is would his inclusion annoy other members of the squad? It would be harsh to omit a player that worked to get us there in order to secure the services of a player who didn't feature, and who may not wish to feature upon the end of the tournament.

My feeling is O'Neill won't go after him. Should he though?

I could take him or leave him.

Don't really see him as a step-up on O'Shea, Keogh, Clark or Wilson.

Plus he hasn't played in the qualifiers, and it's important the centre backs have an understanding built up.

I thought the initial reason for the exclusion was that it didn't make sense to have a 34-year old in the squad as 4th or 5th choice CB ?

astonaidan

The_Kew_Tour wrote: »

Tickets sorted. Staying in La Rochelle for 5 nights.

Only doing first 2 games. looking forward to it

Came home from Canada to be ready for the finals, then found out wife was pregnant and due then, so well jealous of you

Bowlardo

Martin o'neill is class act

TheCitizen

Bowlardo wrote: »

Martin o'neill is class act

He is.

keeponhurling

Bowlardo wrote: »

Martin o'neill is class act

Berns

See new kit out next week so gonna head down to Dublin next fri and try and get couple (& name printed for kid, 2 yrs). Any idea where would be close to Connolly that should have good stock and would do name/number?

dr.kenneth noisewater

Berns wrote: »

See new kit out next week so gonna head down to Dublin next fri and try and get couple (& name printed for kid, 2 yrs). Any idea where would be close to Connolly that should have good stock and would do name/number?

Probably Lifestyle sports on Henry St

The_B_Man

Jaysus lads, I'm getting diizzy at these heights!
Ireland up to 29th
http://www.fifa.com/fifa-world-ranking/ranking-table/men/index.html


(Northern Ireland up to 28th)

Corholio

RTE showing 31 games in the Euro's including all Ireland games and have sub licensed out 21 games to TV3.

RTÉ 2's LIVE EURO 2016 GROUP FIXTURES

10 June France v Romania (kick-off 8pm)
11 June Albania v Switzerland (2pm)
Wales v Slovakia (8pm)
12 June Poland v Northern Ireland (5pm)
13 June Rep of Ireland v Sweden (5pm)
Belgium v Italy (8pm)
14 June Portugal v Iceland (8pm)
15 June Russia v Slovakia (2pm)
16 June England v Wales (2pm)
Germany v Poland (8pm)
17 June Italy v Sweden (2pm)
Czech Republic v Croatia (5pm)
18 June Belgium v Rep of Ireland (2pm)
Portugal v Austria (8pm)
19 June Switzerland v France (8pm)
20 June Russia v Wales (8pm)
21 June Northern Ireland v Germany (5pm)
Czech Republic v Turkey (8pm)
22 June Iceland v Austria (5pm)
Italy v Rep of Ireland (8pm)

PTH2009

who do you think should get the irish job when Mon goes ???

have a feeling it will be David Moyes or Stephen Kenny with Roddy Collins

weldoninhio

PTH2009 wrote: »

who do you think should get the irish job when Mon goes ???

have a feeling it will be David Moyes or Stephen Kenny with Roddy Collins

More chance of Enda Kenny getting it than Stephen.

The_Kew_Tour

Irish jersey to be revealed at 1pm today

MarkY91

The_Kew_Tour wrote: »

Irish jersey to be revealed at 1pm today

Judging by the past 10 jerseys, it's going to be a monstrosity.

GLaDOS

PTH2009 wrote: »

with Roddy Collins

:pac:

MarkY91

Take a look at @UmbroIreland's Tweet: https://twitter.com/UmbroIreland/status/705739754600587265?s=09